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Sunrise at Angkor Wat

One of my special memories of Siem Reap are the two mornings, when I went over to Angkor Wat at 5am to watch the sun rise over the beautiful temple complex. It was such a beautiful experience and there were fewer people around compared to the crowds later in the day.

While writing my post on Siem Reap this week, I was going through the photos I took at Angkor and I felt like sharing this collection of 12 sunrise photos at Angkor Wat first.

My strongest recommendation to travelers visiting Angkor Wat would be to experience the sun rise over Angkor Wat, enjoying the place in peace and quiet before the crowds arrive. It is also easier to explore the place in the morning than under the energy draining afternoon sun.

Have you experienced a sunrise over Angkor Wat? Hope this photo collection has made you want to visit Angkor Wat, if you haven’t already done so!

I have found sunrises in general to be a magical experience as there is something about watching dawn break over the horizon that seems to make it a miracle of nature. It was extra special watching the sunrise over an ancient city.

Wow these pictures are stunning! There’s nothing better than getting up early to see a sunrise when visiting a new place! Sure it’s not always easy to drag yourself out of bed, but it’s always worth it! I love seeing places in the wee hours of morning, just as they begin to come alive. So peaceful and rewarding! Thanks for sharing Ahila 😀

Gorgeous! I too got to see this wonderful sunset 🙂 Loved the reflection most of all, the only thing that wasn’t as magical as I had expected was how crazy busy it was! But it was for the reason that it’s amazing!

The sunset at Angkor Wat must have been a beautiful one as well, though as you say crowded. Unfortunately, we used to be exhausted by the end of the day and would retreat to our hotel to rest before going out to explore the Angkor night market.

Wow. Was it so crowded early in the morning as well? I only saw a few people around till about 7am when more people started arriving. Later in the day though, it was too crowded for me to enjoy the place.

Probably I was fortunate on the morning that I went 🙂 I can imagine everyone would want to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, having traveled all the way there 🙂 It was a magical sight though, wasn’t it?

Beautiful photos. I think my favorite is the shot with the sun on the horizon and the two palm trees. I also like the shots with the water in the foreground; the cloud reflections almost command attention. So lovely! 🙂

Early morning walks and reflections are amazing experiences, aren’t they? Thanks, Lorelei. By the way, the link when I click ‘California Globetrotter’ from your comment does not take me to your blog caliglobetrotter – hope you are aware of it.

GPSmyCity

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